Grayish Blue

The color #494E59 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 78, 89 and HSL values of 221°, 10%, 32%.

Color Values for #494E59

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HEX:
#494E59
RGB:
rgb(73,78,89) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(221,10%,32%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(18%, 12%, 0%, 65%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494E59

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494E59. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 30.6%
Blue: 34.9%

Contrast Analysis for #494E59

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #494E59

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494E59

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #494E59

The complementary color for #494E59 is #5A5549. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494E59

The analogous colors for #494E59 are #49575A and #4C495A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494E59

The triadic colors for #494E59 are #5A494F and #4F5A49. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494E59

These are the darker variations of #494E59. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3E47 and #2C2F35. This progression shows how #494E59 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494E59

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D717A and #92959B. This progression shows how #494E59. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494E59

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494E59. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494E59

Companies and brands that incorporate #494E59 in their visual identity.

#494E59 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494E59. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494E59 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 73, 78, 89 and HSL values of 221°, 10%, 32%.

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